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Joe Rooney

Easy Sesame Chicken That Will Thrill Your Taste Buds

Discover the joy of easy sesame chicken with this quick and delicious recipe that thrills your taste buds! Perfect as a keto sesame chicken or a 20 minute sesame chicken dish, this easy sesame chicken recipe lets you create crispy sesame chicken homemade without the need for takeout. Enjoy a flavorful, better than takeout sesame chicken experience that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 434
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup cold seltzer water
  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless and skinless cut into 1 inch chunks
  • vegetable oil for deep frying
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Method
 

  1. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, gently mix together the cornstarch, flour, egg whites, and cold seltzer water to form a tempura batter.
  3. Coat the chicken chunks evenly by dipping them into the batter.
  4. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F to a depth of about 3 inches in a large pot or deep fryer.
  5. Carefully fry the batter-coated chicken pieces in batches until they turn golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
  6. Heat sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat, then sauté the minced garlic and crushed red pepper for about 30 seconds to release their flavors.
  7. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and add the fried chicken, tossing quickly to coat everything evenly.
  8. Serve the sesame chicken immediately, garnished with sesame seeds for a crunchy finish.

Notes

  • You can adjust the recipe servings easily by sliding the yield amount, and the ingredient quantities will update automatically. For a healthier alternative, consider baking instead of deep frying. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.